Located on the vibrant and trendy street of Fossgate in the heart of York, the new venue from Love Cheese brings a fresh, cheese-filled twist to the city’s food scene. The Speakcheesey on Fossgate, which opened in July 2025, has already become a hot spot for cheese lovers and casual grazers alike to indulge in all things cheese.
The start of this trendy, new Speakcheesy begins with Love Cheese, which launched as an independent specialist cheese shop and café. It quickly developed a loyal following thanks to its broad artisan-cheese selection and its warm, welcoming café space. When the pandemic hit, Love Cheese managed to bring amazing cheese to cheese lovers through their online shop and virtual tasting experiences were born.
The Love Cheese team’s mission is to deliver high quality produce to everyone in the UK, with accessibility and inclusivity at Love Cheese’s core. Thanks to the team, people are able to enjoy and experience high quality cheese produce, wine pairings and more with less barriers. The idea of Speakcheesey was born as a new era of growth and development began for Love Cheese back in 2022.
Fosagate is a dedicated venue focused wholly on cheese, toasties, boards, pairings and drinks. The new Speakcheesy location is a modern, social venue where small plates meet big flavours. Fossgate itself adds a perfect backdrop as a street steeped in history, full of thriving independent businesses lining its cobbled street, making it a fitting home for something a little different.
At Speakcheesey on Fossgate, the offering is centred around cheese in all its forms, with a delicious menu offering cheese on toast, boards and toasties alongside meats and light bites. And nothing beats a good drink to wash down the cheese… luckily for you the menu also boasts an impressive selection of wines, beers and even cocktails to enjoy along with your casual snack or full blown cheese feast.
One of the standout offerings is a bespoke Afternoon Cheese experience. This cheese-centric take on afternoon tea, allows you to indulge in mouthwatering cheeses, meats, olives, cornichons, chutney, and locally-baked bread. Private tastings and other in-house events are also available to take part in, so make sure you keep an eye on the Love Cheese website so you don’t miss out.
For locals, tourists or anyone who simply enjoys a great wedge of cheese, it’s a slice of something new… and one well worth exploring. Whether you’re planning a casual catch up with your friends, or a cheesily romantic date night, the Speakcheesy on Fossgate is the perfect cheese-tasting destination for all.
